![Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks accept honorary Oscars at Hollywood gala Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks accept honorary Oscars at Hollywood gala](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51704881038_CarolLittletonMel.jpg)
Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks accept honorary Oscars at Hollywood gala
Angela Bassett and other honorees were selected by the board of governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences.
Wed Jan 10 2024
![Taylor Swift, Ke Huy Quan, Austin Butler join Hollywood's film academy Taylor Swift, Ke Huy Quan, Austin Butler join Hollywood's film academy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/51688015984_KeHuyQuan.jpg)
Taylor Swift, Ke Huy Quan, Austin Butler join Hollywood's film academy
They were among more than 300 people selected to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the group that awards the Oscars.
Thu Jun 29 2023
![What could go wrong? Oscars team prepares for anything after Will Smith slap What could go wrong? Oscars team prepares for anything after Will Smith slap](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/51678338794_OSCARS.jpg)
What could go wrong? Oscars team prepares for anything after Will Smith slap
For the first time, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has created a crisis team to respond to any mishaps.
Thu Mar 09 2023
![Film academy moves up discussion of Will Smith slap to Friday Film academy moves up discussion of Will Smith slap to Friday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61649319814_WillSmith.jpg)
Film academy moves up discussion of Will Smith slap to Friday
Because Smith resigned, the academy no longer needs to follow the legally prescribed timetable to consider the matter, David Rubin said.
Thu Apr 07 2022
![Will Smith resigns from Film Academy over Chris Rock slap Will Smith resigns from Film Academy over Chris Rock slap](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/71648873541_WillSmithcriesa.jpg)
Will Smith resigns from Film Academy over Chris Rock slap
Will Smith resigned Friday from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences after he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscar awards last weekend.
Sat Apr 02 2022
![Chris Rock shuts down audience member criticising Will Smith Chris Rock shuts down audience member criticising Will Smith](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51648797048_ChrisRock.jpg)
Chris Rock shuts down audience member criticising Will Smith
Chris' comments came hours after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed Will "refused to leave" the ceremony following the incident.
Fri Apr 01 2022
![Oscar body slows growth of new members but reaffirms diversity goals Oscar body slows growth of new members but reaffirms diversity goals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51622081123_950x600.jpg)
Oscar body slows growth of new members but reaffirms diversity goals
The Academy says reducing the number of newcomers would allow the organisation to better serve existing members.
Thu May 27 2021
![Oscars 2021 to be 'in-person telecast', will not be held virtually - Variety Source: Reuters Oscars 2021 to be 'in-person telecast', will not be held virtually - Variety Source: Reuters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/61606904928_Oscars.jpg)
Oscars 2021 to be 'in-person telecast', will not be held virtually - Variety Source: Reuters
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences moved the 73rd Academy Awards ceremony to April 25, 2021.
Wed Dec 02 2020
![Gembira prestasi tanpa hos, Oscar 2020 ulangi sejarah Gembira prestasi tanpa hos, Oscar 2020 ulangi sejarah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-01/51578575917_Oscarstatue.jpg)
Gembira prestasi tanpa hos, Oscar 2020 ulangi sejarah
Berpuas hati dengan prestasi tanpa pengendalian hos, Anugerah Akademi 2020 anjuran Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences akan sekali lagi mengulangi sejarah itu.
Thu Jan 09 2020
![Serangan seksual: Bill Cosby, Roman Polanski disingkir akademi seni Serangan seksual: Bill Cosby, Roman Polanski disingkir akademi seni](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2018-05/51525407661_billcosbyromanpolan.jpg)
Serangan seksual: Bill Cosby, Roman Polanski disingkir akademi seni
Bekas lagenda komedi Bill Cosby dan pengarah filem Roman Polanski dibuang dari Akademi Sains dan Seni Perfileman kerana tuduhan melakukan serangan seksual.
Fri May 04 2018
![Actor Casey Affleck withdraws as 2018 Oscar presenter Actor Casey Affleck withdraws as 2018 Oscar presenter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/61483926584_CaseyAffleck.jpg)
Actor Casey Affleck withdraws as 2018 Oscar presenter
Affleck, 42, was expected to present this year's best actress award in keeping with Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences tradition.
Fri Jan 26 2018
![Academy of Motion Pictures to meet over allegations against Weinstein Academy of Motion Pictures to meet over allegations against Weinstein](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/41507778648_TBHarvey.jpg)
Academy of Motion Pictures to meet over allegations against Weinstein
The Board of Governors will be holding a special meeting on Saturday, October 14, to discuss the allegations against Weinstein and any actions warranted by the Academy.
Thu Oct 12 2017
![Five decades and 200 films later, Jackie Chan 'finally' wins Oscar Five decades and 200 films later, Jackie Chan 'finally' wins Oscar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/41479086031_JackieChan.jpg)
Five decades and 200 films later, Jackie Chan 'finally' wins Oscar
At the annual Governors Awards, Jackie Chan finally received his little gold statuette, an honorary Oscar for his decades of work in film.
Mon Nov 14 2016
![Jackie Chan to get lifetime achievement Oscar Jackie Chan to get lifetime achievement Oscar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/71472864999_JackieChan.jpg)
Jackie Chan to get lifetime achievement Oscar
Actor Jackie Chan will receive a lifetime achievement Oscar, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced.
Sat Sep 03 2016
![Obama weighs in on Oscars controversy Obama weighs in on Oscars controversy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/61452654998_Obama.jpg)
Obama weighs in on Oscars controversy
US President Barack Obama said Wednesday that the controversy over this year's all-white Oscar acting nominations is part of a broader issue the country is grappling with.
Thu Jan 28 2016